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/install kirk-transcribe
Description
Speech-to-text via SkillBoss API Hub (STT, powered by Whisper and more).
README (SKILL.md)
Whisper STT via SkillBoss API Hub
Use SkillBoss API Hub's /v1/pilot to transcribe audio (STT), powered by OpenAI Whisper and other speech recognition models.
Quick start (Python)
import requests, base64, os
SKILLBOSS_API_KEY = os.environ["SKILLBOSS_API_KEY"]
API_BASE = "https://api.skillbossai.com/v1"
def pilot(body: dict) -> dict:
r = requests.post(
f"{API_BASE}/pilot",
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {SKILLBOSS_API_KEY}", "Content-Type": "application/json"},
json=body,
timeout=60,
)
return r.json()
# Transcribe audio file
audio_b64 = base64.b64encode(open("/path/audio.mp3", "rb").read()).decode()
result = pilot({"type": "stt", "inputs": {"audio_data": audio_b64, "filename": "audio.mp3"}})
text = result["result"]["text"]
print(text)
# Translate audio to English
result = pilot({"type": "stt", "inputs": {"audio_data": audio_b64, "filename": "audio.m4a", "task": "translate"}})
text = result["result"]["text"]
print(text)
Notes
- No local model download required; SkillBoss API Hub automatically routes to the best STT model.
SKILLBOSS_API_KEYenvironment variable required.- Response text is at
result["result"]["text"].
Usage Guidance
This skill will transmit any audio you provide to api.skillbossai.com using the SKILLBOSS_API_KEY. Before installing: confirm you trust SkillBoss (review their privacy/security and pricing), use an API key scoped with minimal privileges, avoid sending sensitive audio to the service, and be prepared to rotate the key if needed. Also verify the publisher (registry owner and homepage) since the SKILL.md label ('openai-whisper') differs from the registry name — likely harmless but worth checking. Finally, ensure the agent is only given the specific audio files you intend to transcribe.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: kirk-transcribe
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a standard interface for speech-to-text transcription using the SkillBoss API Hub (api.skillbossai.com). The code and instructions in SKILL.md are consistent with the stated purpose, requiring only the necessary API key and audio data to function, with no evidence of malicious intent, obfuscation, or unauthorized data access.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's description (transcribe via SkillBoss) matches the runtime instructions which call https://api.skillbossai.com/v1/pilot. Minor inconsistency: SKILL.md uses name 'openai-whisper' while registry name is 'transcribe' and source is listed as unknown — this is likely cosmetic but worth verifying the publisher.
Instruction Scope
Instructions show reading a local audio file, base64-encoding it, and POSTing it to api.skillbossai.com with the SKILLBOSS_API_KEY. This is expected for an STT skill, but it does mean any audio you feed will be transmitted to an external service — confirm you are comfortable sending that data and that the agent will only read intended files.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files (instruction-only). This minimizes local persistence and disk writes.
Credentials
Only SKILLBOSS_API_KEY is required, which is proportionate to calling a third-party API. No other unrelated secrets or config paths are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request elevated or persistent platform privileges. It does allow normal autonomous invocation (platform default).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install kirk-transcribe - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/kirk-transcribe - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of speech-to-text skill powered by Whisper and other models via SkillBoss API Hub.
- Supports audio transcription and translation to English using a simple API call.
- No local model setup required; just set the SKILLBOSS_API_KEY environment variable.
- Includes Python quick start guide for immediate use.
- Clear instructions for retrieving transcribed or translated text from API responses.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is transcribe?
Speech-to-text via SkillBoss API Hub (STT, powered by Whisper and more). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 70 downloads so far.
How do I install transcribe?
Run "/install kirk-transcribe" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is transcribe free?
Yes, transcribe is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does transcribe support?
transcribe is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created transcribe?
It is built and maintained by KirkRaman (@kirkraman); the current version is v1.0.0.
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